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    Direct Services - Amarillo, United States - Texas Education Service Center Region 16

    Texas Education Service Center Region 16
    Texas Education Service Center Region 16 Amarillo, United States

    1 month ago

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    Primary Purpose:
    To assist in the coordination and facilitation of the Head Start Health Services. To comply with all federal guidelines
    (Head Start Performance Standards, Transmittal Notices, etc.) and local Head Start policies in providing children and
    families with Head Start services.

    Qualifications:

    Education/Certification:
    • Licensed L.V.N. required
    • Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
    • Experience working with children preferred
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
    • Must be able to demonstrate organizational skills, empathy for those served, and the ability to present new and
    • effective ideas
    • Requires moderate computer skills
    • Ability to multitask required
    Working Conditions:
    • Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED);
    • special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
    • Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping,
    • pushing pulling, and twisting
    • Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
    • Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy
    • lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through
    • physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students
    • Environment: Must be physically able to tolerate cleaning products and sanitizers, exposure to biological hazards,
    • bacteria, and communicable diseases; tolerate frequent regionwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular
    • exposure to noise
    • Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and
    • self-control in the presence of children; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
    • Regular Attendance is an essential function
    Major Responsibilities and Duties:
    1. Supports families in using community resources that enhance family well-being and children's learning and
    development.
    2. Completes health-related logs, reports, notices, forms, care plans, and records regarding the health of Head Start
    children.
    3. Provides observation, examination, and referral for Head Start children.
    4. Coordinates schedules, sites, and providers for physical and dental examinations with Head Start health staff.
    5. Assists Specialists and Family Services Assistants with scheduling medical and dental follow-up for Head Start
    children and attends some medical appointments when necessary.
    6. Performs vision, hearing, lead, and hemoglobin screenings for Head Start children and appropriately refers children
    based on screening findings.
    7. Works in the Head Start Health room and provides basic health care in case of injury or acute illness.
    8. Visits assigned classrooms and home-based settings for child assessments, screenings, and record maintenance.
    9. Assists with monitoring emergency medical care, safety, fire prevention, and sanitation measures for Head Start
    children and staff.
    10. Compiles and enters health information in the data management system.
    11. Assists the Health Specialist RN to implement individualized healthcare plans for children with chronic health
    conditions or disabilities.
    12. Completes home visits as needed.
    13. Assists with the restocking of the fanny packs, first aid kits, and classroom medical supplies.
    14. Provides health education and information to staff, parents, and children.
    15. Conducts coordination, administration, documentation, and storage of medications and related supplies and equipment
    for Head Start children and staff as assigned.
    16. Collects and analyzes information to find new solutions to challenges as ongoing monitoring and continual
    improvement in services.
    17. Maintains licensure set forth by the requirements of the Texas State Board of Nursing.
    18. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
    19. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.

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